Victoria records another surge in Covid cases and more deaths as health officials rush to find out if Omicron is spreading in Melbourne By Kylie Stevens For Daily Mail Australia Published: 22:46 GMT, 7 December 2021 | Updated: 22:50 GMT, 7 December 2021 Viewcomments Victoria has recorded another spike in Covid-19 cases and deaths, amid fears the state has recorded its first Omicron infection. The state recorded 1312 new cases and five deaths on Wednesday. Health authorities are racing to confirm if the state has recorded its first Omicron case after a traveller who arrived on an Etihad flight from the Netherlands from Abu Dhabi tested positive to Covid. Preliminary results are consistent with Omicron. The woman is in hotel quarantine and hasn't been infectious in the community. More to come. Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility